How to Breathe Fluidly during Piano Exercises

Breathing is an integral part of piano exercises — after all, it's the model for fluid motion where the end of an inhalation is the beginning of an exhalation. When you play the piano think of the music, your body, and your mind as part of this constant, fluid motion.

To create the smoothest, most luxurious breathing cycle you can imagine, follow these steps:

Stand with your shoulders and arms relaxed at your sides as you develop this slow cycle of inhalation and exhalation.